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Remsing Name Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Remsingen in Lorraine (France).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rensing, Reising, Helsing, Hemming, Emling, Reading, Rosing, Lemming

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Where is the Remsing family from?

You can see how Remsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Remsing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Remsing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Remsing families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Remsing's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Remsing families in 1920.
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What did your Remsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Remsing. 100% of Remsing men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Remsing women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Remsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Remsing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Remsing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Remsing. For the veterans among your Remsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Remsing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Remsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Remsing in 1965 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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